Social Worker II

WEST SIDE FEDERATION FOR SENIOR AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Social Worker II 

55,000.00 - 62,000.00

The Social Worker II works as part of the social service team.  They report to the Clinical Coordinator, or Director of Clinical and Social Services, while working closely with their Building Manager.

The Social Worker II is an exempt employee who is required to have a Masters’ Degree.  They are expected to be able to work autonomously while developing 1:1 relationships with the WSFSSH residents they serve.  These relationships will enable them to provide a comprehensive range of social work services with the aim of helping residents establish and maintain safe and independent lifestyles in the community

Due to their demonstrated ability to successfully manage their regular job responsibilities, and take on additional tasks, the Social Worker II is expected to provide additional support to the social service team as indicated below.

Responsibilities  

• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical and mental health services.
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining home care.
• Provide care coordination, as needed, between community service providers.
• Assist residents in establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships.
• Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.
• Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent.  
• Assist residents with money management as needed.
• As a member of the Intake Committee participate in unit viewing and assessment of applicants and make admission recommendations.
• Follow up with residents and their service providers during out of facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation placements.    
• Oversee the discharge planning process for residents as applicable, including the completion of all necessary discharge forms and/or applications to other facilities.
• Provide individual counseling as needed.
• Escort residents to appointments as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Provision of group work services for residents, including recreational, social and/or clinical groupwork.
• Complete non-reportable and reportable Incident Reports.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff as appropriate, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.  
• Develop and maintain competency in software and data bases as required.
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attend supervision meetings, team meetings and staff meetings.
• Uphold standards of diversity, equity and inclusion in provision of services.
• Maintain thorough case records, including case notes, support plans and psychosocial histories within the time frames required by WSFSSH and the contract/regulatory agencies where applicable.
• Function as leader of Social Service Team when neither the Clinical Coordinator nor Director of Clinical and Social Services is available.
• Mentor or supervise Case Managers or Social Worker I.
• Assume on-call responsibilities.
• Participate in development and facilitation of Social Service staff trainings.
• Assist Clinical Coordinator in completing chart audits.
• Assist Clinical Coordinator in completing reporting requirements to contract/regulatory agencies as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MSW required or MA in human services field
• 3 years experience with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use issues preferred
• Is an effective team player who can collaborate and communicate with other WSFSSH staff and outside agencies